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Universities New Zealand University of Canterbury Courses Master of Sport Science MSS

Master of Sport Science MSS

University of Canterbury

Christchurch, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 60,000
Country Rank-
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

For those with an interest in pursuing a career in the sport field, this coursework-based Master’s degree allows you to specialise or broaden your expertise.

Courses will draw on sport science research, as well as experts in the field from within and outside UC, to provide you with contemporary knowledge and skills. You will have flexibility to choose courses covering biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology, sport nutrition, strength and conditioning, and performance analysis.

This 18-month Master’s degree could lead to a career in high performance sport, or allow established professionals to upskill and update their sport science knowledge.

Course Content
The MSS requires 180 points of coursework, including a research project or dissertation. It would normally be completed full-time over 18 months.

MSS requires 180 points of coursework, including compulsory and optional courses.

Compulsory courses:
- SSCI403 The Competitive Edge: Innovation in Sport Science
- SSCI407 Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Project or dissertation

Choose one of the following:
- SSCI680 Sport Science Research Project (30 points)
- SSCI681 Sport Science Dissertation (60 points)
Optional courses:

Choose one of the following:
- EDME601 Understanding and Using Research in Education
- HLTH464 Research Approaches for Health and Sport
Depending on whether you chose the 30-point project or 60-point dissertation, choose another one or two courses from the following:
- HLTH430 Motivating Behaviour Change I
- SSCI404 Advanced Internship for Sport Science
- SSCI405 Special Topic: Psychology of Sport and Exercise
- SSCI406 Special Topic: Advancing Knowledge in Sport Science
- SSCI408 Sport Science Independent Study
- SSCI409 Extreme Sport Science

Entry Requirement

To enrol, you should have previously completed a sport and/or science-related Aotearoa New Zealand degree, or equivalent, and normally should have achieved at least a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses in the degree.

English language requirements for postgraduate qualifications

If you want to study towards a postgraduate qualification, eg a Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, or PhD you must have one of the following:

ENGLISH TEST	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IELTS Academic	An average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
TOEFL iBT	Total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
TOEFL PBT	With a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
CCEL EAP	Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade
CAE or CPE	Score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
Pearson Test of English (Academic)	PTE with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50
NZCEL	Level 5
FluentIQ	Overall mark of 8/10 with nothing less than a 7 being scored in a single category.
LanguageCert	C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS
NZAPA	English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 3 (with no skill lower than Level 2)

Fees & Scholarships
FEES (NZD) 2022 180pt Special (Set) Programme Fee $60,000
Career Prospect
Graduates of this applied master’s degree will have a well-rounded view of sport science. Potential roles for graduates include:
- Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Specialist positions in professional sport, working with teams or individual athletes, or in national and international sporting organisations
- Development officer for professional sporting and health orientated organisations
- Corporate and community health and fitness consultant
- Health promotion/lifestyle consultant
- Athletic/sports programme coordinator.
Graduates from the MSS are eligible for accreditation with Sport and Exercise Science New Zealand (SESNZ), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Cost Of Studying At University of Canterbury

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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